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Rail corridor hazards

Working in or next to a railway, where trains, rail traffic and overhead wiring can strike or electrocute workers.

Also known as: Struck by train, Adjacent to railway, Working near rail, Rail corridor work, Working in rail corridor, Breach of rail network rules

How to control rail corridor hazards

  1. Plan work to keep out of the rail corridor, and do it from outside the danger zone wherever possible.
  2. Get the rail operator's permission and track access, and follow their safe working rules and protection arrangements.
  3. Have workers hold the rail safety induction and competencies the rail operator requires.
  4. Use a protection officer or lookout to warn of approaching trains, and agree a place of safety and warning signals before starting.
  5. Keep tools, plant and long items clear of the rail corridor and overhead wiring, and treat all overhead wires as live.
  6. Stop work and clear the corridor at once when a warning is given, and do not return until the all clear is given.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.

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